Orphan Relative (subclass 117 & 837)

Orphan Relative (subclass 117)

• migrate to Australia as a permanent resident
• study and access Medicare
• apply for Australian citizenship if eligible

• be under 18 years of age, single and with no parent to care for them
• have a relative who is a settled Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident
• be outside Australia when the application is made and when Australia make a decision.
• Have no parent
• Have sponsor

Orphan Relative (subclass 837)

• migrate to Australia as a permanent resident
• study and access Medicare
• apply for Australian citizenship if eligible

• be under 18 years of age, single and with no parent to care for them
• have a relative who is a settled Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident
• be in Australia but not in immigration clearance when the application is made and when Australia make a decision
• Have no parent
• Have sponsor